Margarita vs. Spritz: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail Showdown

Sun’s out, shakers out. It’s officially the season of golden hours, clinking glasses, and choosing your summer signature drink. And let’s be honest—this isn’t just about cocktails. It’s about attitude. Aesthetic. Vibe.

In one corner, we’ve got the sharp, citrusy legend: The Margarita.
In the other, the effortlessly chic, bittersweet darling of Europe: The Spritz.
Two icons. One showdown. Which one’s getting your love this summer?

In the Left Corner: The Margarita

Zesty. Salty. Limey.
The Margarita is not here to play nice—it’s here to play bold. Whether you prefer it classic on the rocks with a salted rim, or frozen and fruity (hello, mango!), a Margarita is a statement.

It’s the go-to for the sun-chasers, the ones who book the window seat, and the ones who know that attitude is an accessory. Team Margarita is for those who like their summer loud, spontaneous, and maybe just a little messy—in the best way.

Are you Team Margarita?
You’ve already RSVP’d to three beach days this month
You don’t do “bland”
Salt on the rim AND on your fries, thank you

In the Right Corner: The Spritz

Bubbly. Bitter-sweet. Endlessly Instagrammable.
The Spritz is that girl. With its vibrant orange hue and oversized ice cubes, it’s not just a drink—it’s a lifestyle. Aperitivo hour? She invented it.

Spritz lovers are fluent in sunsets, wide-brimmed hats, and the art of not rushing. They vacation in Italy (or at least dress like it), and they believe “just one drink” should come with snacks, stories, and another round.

Are you Team Spritz?
Your summer itinerary = 80% sunshine, 20% sass
You never met a terrace you didn’t photograph
You believe in golden hour… and golden accessories

A Glass That Does It All

At first glance, Sandra might look like a supersized champagne coupe or a statement cocktail glass—and it is. But that’s only the beginning. Sandra is for the bold pours, the decadent desserts, the sparkling toasts, and the midnight scoops of ice cream. It’s made for Sunday brunches and dinner parties alike, ready to steal the spotlight from your tableware collection.

Who is Sandra?

Beyond the physical beauty of the glass, there’s a story behind the name. Sandra is our studio manager, the beating heart of our workspace. She’s the one who keeps everything running smoothly, brings joy into even the most chaotic moments, and inspires us to approach our work—and play—with joy. The Sandra glass is a tribute to her spirit: fun, reliable, and always the life of the party.

But Let’s Be Real… Why Choose Just One?

Whether you’re sipping something zesty or something spritzy, your glassware matters.
Because no cocktail should suffer the indignity of being poured into a chipped glass from 2014. (We’ve all been there. No judgment—but it’s time to upgrade.)

Yes, the oversized glass from our shoot is shoppable
Yes, we believe in beauty AND durability
Yes, you’re totally allowed to be Team Both (just maybe not in the same night…)

Tag Us & Show Off That Summer Setup

We want to see how you’re sipping this summer. Whether it’s poolside with your feet up, balcony brunching, or cocktail hour with your besties—tag us @lasoufflerie and show us your drink in its natural habitat.

Bonus points for:
– Pool floats
– Tan lines
– A little garnish flair (we see you, dehydrated citrus)

Stay Hydrated (With Style)

Summer’s too short for bad cocktails and boring glassware. So whether you’re shaking up a storm or pouring something sparkling, make it beautiful. Make it you.

Cheers from all of us at La Soufflerie,
Santé & sunshine

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Candle care

Before lighting your candle, trim the wick to about 1/2-cm in length. This allows the candle to burn more slowly and also avoid unsightly black smoke marks around the edge of the glass.

Every time you burn your La Soufflerie candle, allow it to burn at least until the whole top of the candle is liquid. This will help your candle burn more evenly for each burning session.

After blowing out your candle, re-center and straighten the wick.
When using your candlestick holder, do not let the flame touch the glass. Blow the candle out once it gets close to the candle stick holder. Do not place your candle on a cool surface like marble. If the bottom of the hot candle comes in contact with a cold material, the glass may crack.

Do not burn your candle all the way down. Leave at least 1/2-cm of wax in the container to avoid cracking the bottom.Once you have finished burning your candle, hand wash with warm water and soap until the dried wax melts away. You now have a new La Soufflerie piece to use!

Cleaning care

All plaster and terracotta pieces are not suitable for use with water. You can dust each piece with a dry cloth.

General information

Due to the handmade nature of this item, there will be variations in design and size, as well as slight imperfections, possibly in the form of air bubbles, black specks, pontil and or hand tooling marks, glass or color pattern irregularities; these imperfections are an attribute of handmade craftsmanship and one of the many reasons we love it.

These are entirely made by hand and each creation is unique. Therefore, there may be a slight variation in color, texture, and size between each piece (approximately 1cm-2cm from piece to piece). On the base of each item, you can feel the pontil mark left by the glassblower’s cane. The presence of this mark indicates that the glass was blown freehand. This is the beauty of handmade.

Cleaning care

We do recommend handwashing as much as possible to avoid scratches from the dishwasher and to keep the glass sparkling. But, know that our glassware is dishwasher resistant and can be cleaned in the dishwasher

Colored glass

Pigmented glass is mixed into the furnace during the glassblowing. This means that the glass itself is colored instead of painted. Our glass is durable and no changes or fading occur with continued use over time.

Delivery information

Your order will be processed between 7 and 10 business days. 

Each piece is hand washed and individually, wrapped and packed with recycled materials by our team. 

Your package will include one small, La Soufflerie, cotton gift bag.

Certain items may take longer to be delivered. Please allow 2 to 3 extra weeks for delivery for Plaster products, Lamps, Candles, and Wood, these products are made to order.

If your order is placed during the weekend or on a holiday, we will begin processing it the following business day. 

For all questions or returns please refer to our FAQ.

The Nature of Handmade

Due to the hand made nature of our products each piece may differ in size, shape and color.

If you would like to complete an already existing set of glassware, please make sure you send us a picture of the glasses so that we can match the set as close as possible to the ones you have.

For more information please visit our FAQ page.

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